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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.28, 936.42 and 349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.28, 936.42 and 349.96 is: 524.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.28 : 936.42 = 349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.28/936.42 = 349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.28x = 936.42 × 349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.28x = 327,709.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,709.54/624.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.94

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